“A recurring theme that has come up is that people with Parkinson’s disease have different lifestyles, but they share the desire to carry out tasks independently,” said Nathaniel Miller, associate professor of psychology at the University of Michigan-Flint, in a press release.
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Now, researchers from the University of Michigan, US, are developing an autonomous vehicle prototype designed specifically to help those living with the condition. Ozzy Osbourne: “I’ve owned up to the fact that I have Parkinson’s” Last Month Next Month Go Back Share this storyġ day ago Researchers are developing an autonomous vehicle for people with Parkinson’s diseaseįor some people with Parkinson’s, managing regular visits to healthcare professionals may prove challenging. Find out more and donate to the fundraiser.ĭave Clark marches for a Parkinson’s cure Over 380 supporters have so far donated to the campaign, doubling its initial target of £5,000, and raising funds for Parkinson’s disease research projects and support for people living with the condition. All my love to you and your equally amazing family💜x Prayers to you and everyone who has been affected by this vile disease. I do hope there will be a major breakthrough. So cool Anne, and for such a great cause.
Twitter user Christy W Ballance congratulated Twist and expressed hope for a cure: I sponsored Anne in memory of my Grandfather taken by this disease after a life time dedicated to helping others. is going to wing walk for a Parkinson’s breakthrough. Twitter user SOHAZZA donated to the campaign in memory of her grandfather, who had Parkinson’s disease: Sending love, thank you for what you do ❤️ means so much to my family x Thank you for fundraising for Parkinson’s- it’s such an important charity to so many families. Twitter user Sophie praised Twist for raising money for Parkinson’s hope your wing walk went well. “Their amazing efforts help us drive forward the groundbreaking research we urgently need to transform the lives of people affected by the condition.”įans and members of the Parkinson’s community took to social media to share their support for Twist. Former UK sports commentator Dave Clark, British writer Paul Mayhew-Archer and actress Sophie Thompson were among others to join the appeal.Ĭommenting on Twist’s longstanding support for the charity, Jackson-Clark said: “We are really grateful to Anne for her continued support through fundraising and volunteering for Parkinson’s UK, and we want to say a big thank you to her and Sandra for taking on such a daring and nerve-wracking challenge for the charity. She was joined for the fundraiser by her friend, Sandra Meighan, Parkinson’s campaigner Matt Eagles, and the director of engagement at Parkinson’s UK, Paul Jackson-Clark.Įarlier this year, Twist also announced that she would donate her brain to the Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank to help further research into Parkinson’s disease. “I know that the support Parkinson’s UK provides to people with Parkinson’s, as well as for their families and carers, is invaluable, and it’s so important to fund the research needed to find better treatments for this devastating condition.” Twist, whose dad, Brian, lives with Parkinson’s disease, said: “It was a terrifying experience but I was really determined to push myself out of my comfort zone. As part of the fundraising initiative for charity Parkinson’s UK, Twist was strapped to the top of a plane and flown over Gloucestershire, UK. Parkinson’s campaigner Anne Twist, who is the mother of former One Direction star Harry Styles and influencer Gemma Styles, has raised over £10,000 for research into the condition this month.
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Global update Author: Simge Eva Dogan Published: 22 October 2020 Prep: Cook: Serves:Ĭampaigner Anne Twist – whose father lives with Parkinson’s disease – recently completed a “terrifying” wing walk to raise money for research into the “devastating” condition
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